Day: 16 October 2025

How climate policy can be made socially just and enforceable worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

A model study now explores how carbon pricing with redistribution can help the energy transition and the climate worldwide, while increasing welfare and reducing economic inequality – which is important for enforceability. According to the study, good results would be achieved by a globally uniform carbon price paired with moderate financial transfers to poorer countries, or by a carbon price differentiated by country with domestic revenue recycling. The study was co-authored by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and published in the top journal Proceedings of the National…

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Sustainable Concrete Buyers Alliance Launches to Accelerate Adoption of Low-Carbon Building and Infrastructure Materials

Stuart Mitchell

In a landmark step for the cement and concrete sector, RMI (founded as Rocky Mountain Institute) and the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) recently launched the Sustainable Concrete Buyers Alliance (SCoBA), bringing together founding members, including Amazon, Prologis, and Meta, alongside other leading organizations to accelerate adoption of low-carbon cement and concrete for 21st century buildings and infrastructure. SCoBA is the first buyers group formed to collectively procure environmental attribute certificates for low-carbon concrete, aiming to turn demand into real-world offtake agreements that enable producers to invest at scale…

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82% of organizations now plan to increase investment in environmental sustainability in the next 12–18 months as a core future-proofing strategy

Stuart Mitchell

The fourth edition of the Capgemini Research Institute’s report, “A world in balance 2025: Unlocking resilience and long-term value through environmental action,” released today, finds that organizations remain committed to sustainability despite global uncertainty. In fact, three quarters of them say it is a core future-proofing strategy for their organizations to drive long-term competitiveness, innovation, and resilience. However, the report reveals a gap between perceived preparedness and actual resilience, suggesting organizations are confusing planning with concrete climate adaptation. Organizations continue to prioritize sustainability despite global uncertainty More than 4 in…

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Uber strikes new deals to boost EV charging access for drivers and couriers in major US and European cities

Stuart Mitchell

With access to charging overtaking vehicle cost as the number one barrier preventing drivers from going electric, Uber & C40 Cities have agreed to an international partnership to help cities significantly boost access to charging infrastructure. The C40 programme will work across three cities – London, Boston and Phoenix – to facilitate the uptake of EVs by high-mileage drivers. It is projected to benefit over 55,000 Uber drivers who currently lack access to affordable and convenient charging, through technical support, research, and policy advocacy. Uber has surveyed drivers since 2021…

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